Erika Bent 5/15/24 Erika Bent 5/15/24

The Mental Health Impact of Eating Disorders on Teens

This blog post addresses an important and sobering topic that affects many families: the mental health impact of eating disorders on teenagers. When a young person is struggling with an eating disorder the effects extend far beyond physical health. These disorders can profoundly impact a teen's mental and emotional well-being, often leading to significant anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges.

Erika Bent 5/3/24 Erika Bent 5/3/24

Beyond Appetite: Decoding Binge Eating Disorder vs. Overeating

Beyond Appetite: Decoding Binge Eating Disorder verses Overating

Erika Bent 4/4/24 Erika Bent 4/4/24

Must-Knows if You're a Parent of a Child with Anorexia Nervosa

In the journey to help your child recover, you must equip yourself with knowledge, patience, and resilience. In this post, we delve deeper into what makes Anorexia such a complex disorder and why it poses significant treatment challenges.

Erika Bent 3/29/24 Erika Bent 3/29/24

What Parents Need to Know about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

In this blog post, we'll answer some important questions to better understand ARFID and discuss some tips for parents to support children with ARFID.

Erika Bent 3/21/24 Erika Bent 3/21/24

What If FBT Isn't Right For Your Family? Learning When To Pivot

FBT has shown significant effectiveness in treating eating disorders, particularly in adolescents.

However, what if you find that FBT isn't the right fit for your family? How do you navigate this delicate situation?

Erika Bent 3/15/24 Erika Bent 3/15/24

Five Tips to Help You Survive Your First Week of Family Based Treatment (FBT)

FBT is an evidence-based approach that empowers parents to take an active role in their teen's recovery from an eating disorder. There is enough research to indicate that this is a treatment that works, but it is a challenging treatment for parents and teens alike. The following five tips can help you start FBT on the right foot and increase your chance of success.

Erika Bent 3/8/24 Erika Bent 3/8/24

How to Know if You’re Ready for Phase Two of FBT

Learning to cook according to the meal plan is an essential step in Phase Two of FBT.

Erika Bent 2/28/24 Erika Bent 2/28/24

Understanding Eating Disorders: A Global Health Crisis

Eating disorders have become a global health crisis. Learn more about the recent stats and how to seek support if you or a loved one are struggling.

Erika Bent 2/22/24 Erika Bent 2/22/24

Unveiling the Power of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

In our latest post, we cover the most recent and relevant research on Family Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders and learn what makes it so effective.